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Systems engineering investigation into the effects of different lifestyle factors on chronic diseases
(North-West University, 2012)
Background: Both coronary heart disease (CHD) and breast cancer (BC) are multifactorial diseases with complex aetiologies. Various research publications suggest that inflammation is the link between several chronic illnesses ...
A variable water flow strategy for energy savings in large cooling systems
(North-West University, 2013)
Large cooling systems consume up to 25% of the total electricity used on deep level mines. These systems are integrated with the water reticulation system to provide chilled service water and cool ventilation air. Improving ...
The integration of two stand-alone codes to simulate fluid-structure interaction in breakwaters
(2013)
Harbours play a vital role in the economies of most countries since a significant amount of international trade is conducted through them. Ships rely on harbours for the safe loading and unloading of cargo and the harbour ...
Integrative model of lifestyle effects on cancer via the HbA1c biomarker
(2014)
Background: Cancer and diabetes are the second and twelfth leading global causes of death, respectively. Cancer incidence is increased in diabetics compared to non-diabetics. Common pathobiological pathways are shared by ...
Thermodynamic optimisation of a boiler feed water desalination plant
(2014)
In the process of electricity generation, water is used as the working fluid to transport energy from the fuel to the turbine. This water has to be ultrapure in order to reduce maintenance cost on the boilers. For the ...
Performance enhancing elements for an 18 m-Class glider
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
The development history of aircraft can be seen as the quest for improved performance. This is also
true for gliders where the aim is to design gliders that can fly faster and further than their
predecessors. Improvements ...
Digitising sheave wheel profiles for condition monitoring
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2015)
In both open-cast and underground mining operations, sheave wheels are an integral part of the conveyance
system. Sheave wheels are usually made of ductile cast iron which assists with lubrication of the rope as it
passes ...
Development of a low imaging signature cervical spine disc arthroplasty
(North-West University, 2010)
Spinal disc replacements have the fundamental goal of pain relief while prolonging lifespan of adjacent intervertebral discs. This study focuses on reducing magnetic resonance (MR) artefacts,
thereby improving the ...
Development and integration of an autonomous UAV into an urban security system
(North-West University, 2011)
The aim of this project is to develop an integrated security system making use of a UAV. The majority of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been developed for military applications. The regulation for flying in the ...
The production of precipitated calcium carbonate from industrial gypsum wastes
(2014)
Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is a material of great interest due to its large range of applications in polymer composites, as rubber filler, additive for plastics, paints and paper, and in pharmaceuticals. PCC is ...